Frost dates for West Buxton 2 NNW, ME
At West Buxton 2 NNW, the median last spring frost (32°F) is May 7 and the median first fall frost is Oct 4, for a typical growing season of 148 days. For a 90% chance that the last frost has passed, wait until May 18. Nearby ZIP codes are in USDA hardiness zones 5a to 5b.
- May 7Last spring frost (median)50% chance of 32°F after this date
- May 18Safer planting date10% chance of 32°F after this date
- Oct 4First fall frost (median)50% chance of 32°F by this date
- 148 daysGrowing season (median)between 32°F freezes
Last spring frost dates
The chance that the temperature drops to the threshold after each date.
| Temperature | 90% chance later | 50% chance later | 10% chance later |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | May 7 | May 19 | Jun 1 |
| 32°F | Apr 28 | May 7 | May 18 |
| 28°F | Apr 14 | Apr 26 | May 6 |
| 24°F | Apr 3 | Apr 15 | Apr 25 |
First fall frost dates
The chance that the temperature has dropped to the threshold by each date.
| Temperature | 10% chance by | 50% chance by | 90% chance by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | Sep 14 | Sep 25 | Oct 5 |
| 32°F | Sep 23 | Oct 4 | Oct 15 |
| 28°F | Oct 2 | Oct 13 | Oct 31 |
| 24°F | Oct 12 | Oct 27 | Nov 9 |
Growing season length
Days between the last spring and first fall freeze, as the length reached in 9, 5 and 1 out of 10 years.
| Temperature | 9 in 10 years at least | 5 in 10 years at least | 1 in 10 years at least |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | 110 days | 127 days | 143 days |
| 32°F | 133 days | 148 days | 164 days |
| 28°F | 152 days | 170 days | 188 days |
| 24°F | 177 days | 195 days | 213 days |
Chance of a freeze in any year
| Temperature | Chance per year |
|---|---|
| 36°F | 100% |
| 32°F | 100% |
| 28°F | 100% |
| 24°F | 100% |
ZIP codes whose closest station is this one
| ZIP | Hardiness zone | Avg. extreme low | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04093 | 5b | -15 to -10°F | 8 km |
| 04084 | 5b | -15 to -10°F | 9 km |
| 04049 | 5a | -20 to -15°F | 10 km |
| 04085 | 5a | -20 to -15°F | 10 km |
| 04038 | 5b | -15 to -10°F | 12 km |
Not the official USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map. Zones shown here are the values published in the USDA-ARS / Oregon State University PRISM Group 2023 ZIP code tables, shown unaltered. For the official interactive map, visit planthardiness.ars.usda.gov.
About this station
- NOAA station ID USC00179314, at 43.6878, -70.6128, elevation 67 m (220 ft).
- Data quality: Representative (10+ years), 20 years of freeze data.
- Average days per year at or below 32°F: 171.
- Frost risk changes over short distances. Valleys and low spots freeze earlier than hillsides and city centers.
Nearby weather stations
- Hollis (7 km)
- Windham 2nw (22 km)
- East Hiram (24 km)
- Portland Intl Jetport (25 km)
- Sanford 2 NNW (29 km)
- Gray (37 km)
- Kennebunkport (38 km)
- Poland (41 km)
Sources
- NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, annual/seasonal normals by station (version 1.0.1), file dated June 27, 2023; documentation.
- USDA Agricultural Research Service and PRISM Group, Oregon State University, 2023 Plant Hardiness Zone Map ZIP code tables (CONUS, Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico), files dated November 17, 2023. Data © PRISM Group, Oregon State University, https://prism.oregonstate.edu, accessed November 1, 2026. Official map: planthardiness.ars.usda.gov.
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 Gazetteer ZIP Code Tabulation Areas file, dated August 30, 2024 (ZIP centroids used to find the nearest station).
Freeze dates are 30-year probabilities, not forecasts. Check your local forecast before planting tender plants.